Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging

Programs and Initiatives

A student and recruiter at a recent expo talking in front of a Penn State "We Are" banner.

Kudos

At the Eberly College of Science, the people within our community represent the critical anchors that allow us to succeed with respect to our mission and core values. Your exemplary contributions deserve recognition, and we invite nominations for “kudos” to amplify the visibility of our extraordinary community.

Black History Month

Featuring Black scientists and celebrating diversity and equity in STEM.

 

Black History Month

Corporate Partners Program

Our Diversity in STEM Corporate Partners Program creates and fosters connections between underrepresented students in the life, physical, and mathematical sciences and partner corporations. This program develops strategic relationships in environments conducive to networking and recruitment and allows each company the chance to showcase themselves as industry leaders.

 

About the Program

College Guide program

The College Guide program assist faculty, staff, and graduate students in conflict resolution and solutions-oriented support. Although each department has at least two guides, individuals can choose to meet with any guide across the college.

 

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Featuring our college’s Latinx community and shining a light on their experiences, accomplishments, and motivations for pursuing careers in science.

 

Hispanic Heritage Month

Rainbow Science Network

LGBTQ+ people experience unique challenges in life–in college and at work–and there are additional challenges that come from being a scientist. The Eberly College of Science recognizes the value that diversity brings to the research enterprise, and talented scientists are to be found among the LGBTQ+ community. The RSN is designed to support and facilitate research training for LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and research staff.

 

Rainbow Science Network website